Chivas 1-0 América — Armando González the difference in Clásico Nacional
Armando González scored the lone goal as Guadalajara edged América 1-0 in the Clásico Nacional at Estadio Akron on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10: 07 PM ET. The finish extended Chivas' perfect start to the Clausura and left América searching for answers after another frustrating display in attack.
Decisive moment: a set-piece finished with poise
The match's only goal arrived in the 41st minute. A corner was flicked on into the danger area and González, positioned at the far post, met the delivery with a composed finish that slid past the goalkeeper and into the net. The strike reflected Guadalajara's control in key moments and kept alive a prolific run for the forward, who found the net once more in a classic rivalry fixture.
Throughout the first half Chivas showed more urgency in transitional moments and pressed América's back line into uncomfortable positions. América, deprived of winger Alejandro Zendejas through injury, struggled to generate clear-cut chances and often relied on long balls and individual moments to fashion opportunities. The visitors improved possession after the break but could not produce a breakthrough against a compact and disciplined home defense.
Standings impact and context
With the victory Guadalajara now sit atop the Clausura table with 18 points after six matches, preserving an ideal start and moving within striking distance of the best opening run in club history. The win also underscored the effectiveness of the lineup selection and the continuity in a squad that has been finding the back of the net regularly.
América remain on eight points and dropped to the lower half of the standings after failing to convert possession into meaningful attacking moments. The coaching staff will be asked to address the team's efficiency in the final third and the influence of absences on the flanks as the club looks to climb back into contention.
González continued a strong personal campaign; this was another demonstration of his knack for delivering in big matches. His finish added to a tally that has made him one of the most consistent scorers in the competition so far, and his performances in recent Clásicos have become a notable subplot of the season.
What comes next
Chivas will aim to maintain momentum as they seek to keep pace at the summit, while América will regroup and refocus on finding a sharper attacking identity. The result raises fresh expectations for Guadalajara as they chase consecutive positive results, and it places added urgency on América to convert chances into goals in upcoming fixtures.
For both sides, the domestic calendar offers little time for reflection; the Clausura race remains tight and every point now carries added weight. The Clásico's margin was narrow, but its consequences for morale and momentum are significant for a league season still in its early stages.
